Alleged Pakistai infiltrator shot dead near border in Pathankot

Alleged Pakistai infiltrator shot dead near border in Pathankot

Pathankot, Jan 21 (IBNS) A suspected Pakistani national was shot dead in Pathankot near the international border with Pakistan on Thursday morning, media reports said.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

After bicycles, Mamata gives shoes to primary studentsd

After bicycles, Mamata gives shoes to primary studentsd

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has announced on Facebook that she has sanctioned Rs. 154 crore to provide shoes to all primary school students in the state.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

Professor of Kolkata film institute arrested for raping student

Professor of Kolkata film institute arrested for raping student

Kolkata, Jan 21 (IBNS) A professor of a reputed film institute in Kolkata has been arrested for allegedly raping a student in May 2014, reports said.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

Rohith Vemula's death : Dalit Professors accuse Smriti Irani of making fabricated statement

Rohith Vemula's death : Dalit Professors accuse Smriti Irani of making fabricated statement

Hyderabad, Jan 21 (IBNS) Dalit professors at the Hyderabad University have threatened to quit their administrative posts in protest against Wednesday's statement of education minister Smriti Irani on the events that led to the death of research scholar Rohith Vemula, reports said.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

Mamata, PM exchange  New Year greetings

Mamata, PM exchange New Year greetings

Mumbai, Jan 21 (IBNS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have exchanged New Year greetings, making the two leaders exchange thank you tweets with each other.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

Cte dIvoire: UN peacekeeping reduced during countrys progress towards stability

Cte dIvoire: UN peacekeeping reduced during countrys progress towards stability

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): Reflecting the considerable and continued progress in consolidating peace and stability in Cte dIvoire, the Security Council on Wednesday cut a further 1,500 troops from the United Nations peacekeeping Mission, which played a major role in halting violence in the country after disputed elections in 2010.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

UN chief condemns terrorist attack at Pakistani university

UN chief condemns terrorist attack at Pakistani university

New York, Jan 21 (Just Earth News/IBNS): United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack by armed militants at Bacha Khan University in the city of Charsadda, Pakistan, which killed at least 19 people and wounded dozens more.

by IBNS January 20, 2016

Four killed, 50 injured as gunmen attack Pakistan university

Four killed, 50 injured as gunmen attack Pakistan university

Peshwar, Pakistan, Jan 20 (IBNS) Four people were killed as gunmen on Wednesday stormed into a university in Pakistan and opened fire where a poetry recital programme was going on in presence of 3000 students and 600 guests, reports said.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

PSLV-C31 successfully launches India's Fifth Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1E

PSLV-C31 successfully launches India's Fifth Navigation Satellite IRNSS-1E

Bangalore, Jan 20 (IBNS) ISRO's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C31, successfully launched the 1425 kg IRNSS-1E, the fifth satellite in the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) Wednesday morning from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

Kerala businessman convicted for murdering security guard with his hummer

Kerala businessman convicted for murdering security guard with his hummer

Thiruvantapuram, Jan 20 (IBNS) A wealthy businessman from Kerala has been convicted of driving his Hummer into a security guard in a fit of rage about a year ago.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

 Sensex hits 20-month low

Sensex hits 20-month low

Mumbai, Jan 20 (IBNS) The BSE Sensex slumped nearly 2 per cent on Wednesday, while the 50-share Nifty index sunk over 135 points below 7,300 for first time since June 2, 2014, reports said.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

Gunmen attack Pakistan university

Gunmen attack Pakistan university

Islambad, Jan 20 (IBNS) Three gunmen broke into a university in Charsada in northwest Pakistan on Wednesday, local media reported.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

Australia win toss, elect to bat

Australia win toss, elect to bat

Canberra, Jan 20 (IBNS): In the fourth ODI match of the series, Australia won he toss and elected to bat first on Wednesday.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

Fifth navigation satellite launched : India a step closer to desi-GPS

Fifth navigation satellite launched : India a step closer to desi-GPS

Sriharikota, Jan 20 (IBNS) India on Wednesday successfully launched its fifth navigation satellite in space -- IRNSS-1E on board PSLV-C31 rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

ISIS confirms Jihadi John's death

ISIS confirms Jihadi John's death

New York, Jan 20 (IBNS): Militant groups ISIS has confirmed that its British militant known as Jihadi John died last year in November.

by IBNS January 19, 2016

Dalit Suicide: Kejriwal asks Modi to apologise to the nation

Dalit Suicide: Kejriwal asks Modi to apologise to the nation

New Delhi, Jan 19 (IBNS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the suicide of a dalit student in Hyderabad.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Actor Soumitra Chatterjee turns 81

Actor Soumitra Chatterjee turns 81

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS) From playing an onscreen sleuth to Devdas, the ultimate tragic character in the history of Indian cinema, Soumitra Chatterjee has done it all. The actor turns a year older as he celebrates his 81st birthday on Tuesday.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Protests outside Dattatreya's home over Hyderabad student's suicide

Protests outside Dattatreya's home over Hyderabad student's suicide

Hyderabad, Jan 19 (IBNS) Police dragged and detained protesters on Tuesday morning outside the home of union minister Bandaru Dattatreya, who has been accused of aiding the suicide of a student at the Hyderabad Central University on Sunday.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Kolkata hit-and-run case: Third accused Johny arrested

Kolkata hit-and-run case: Third accused Johny arrested

Kolkata, Jan 19 (IBNS): The Anti Rowdy Squad of the Kolkata Police on Tuesday morning arrested the third accused in connection with the killing of an Airman, who was knocked down by a speeding Audi car during the Republic Day parade practice in Kolkata's Red Road, sources said.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Venus Williams exits Australian Open

Venus Williams exits Australian Open

Melbourne, Jan 19 (IBNS): In a shocking exit, ex-world number 1 Venus Williams crashed out of the Australian Open after being defeated in the first round clash by Johanna Konta.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

WhatsApp drops subscription fee

WhatsApp drops subscription fee

California, Jan 19 (IBNS) Messaging app WhatsApp has announced that it will no more charge the subscription fee.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

5.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

5.4 earthquake hits Taiwan

Beijing, Jan 19 (IBNS) An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter Scale hit Taiwan on Tuesday, officials said.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Our entrepreneurs should build start-ups together: Sushma Swaraj tells in Israel

Our entrepreneurs should build start-ups together: Sushma Swaraj tells in Israel

Jerusalem, Jan 19 (IBNS): External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has said entrepreneurs of India and Israel should build start-ups together.

by IBNS January 18, 2016

Ink attack on Arvind Kejriwal: Woman arrested

Ink attack on Arvind Kejriwal: Woman arrested

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) The woman who threw ink on Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during a public meeting on Sunday,has been arrested, reports said.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Kolkata Audi hit-and-run : Second arrest in Delhi

Kolkata Audi hit-and-run : Second arrest in Delhi

New Delhi, Jan 18 (IBNS) Police have made the second arrest in connection with the death of an Indian Air Force personnel, who was knocked down by a speeding car during a Republic Day parade practice in Kolkata.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Dalit research scholar "suicide" rattles Hyderabad university campus

Dalit research scholar "suicide" rattles Hyderabad university campus

Hyderabad, Jan 18 (IBNS) The alleged suicide of a 22-year-old Dalit research scholar at the University of Hyderabad (UoH) following his alleged ouster from hostel earlier, has triggered a wave of protest.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

DMK chief Karunanidhi appears before court in case by Jayalalithaa

DMK chief Karunanidhi appears before court in case by Jayalalithaa

Chennai, Jan 18 (IBNS) DMK supremo M Karunanidhi on Monday appeared personally in the court in connection with a defamation case filed by his political rival, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, even as the case was adjourned till March 3.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

American contractors missing in Iraq

American contractors missing in Iraq

Baghdad, Jan 18 (IBNS): Three American contractors went missing in Iraq, media reports said on Monday.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'

UN chief says humanitarian finance gap is a 'solvable problem'

New York, Jan 18 ( Just Earth News/IBNS): Highlighting that people around the world are living at an age of mega-crises, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Sunday welcomed the launch of a new report on finding solutions to the growing gap between the increasing numbers of people in need of assistance and sufficient resources to provide relief.

by IBNS January 17, 2016

Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise

Jason-3 launches to monitor global sea level rise

Washington, Jan 18 (IBNS) Jason-3, a U.S.-European oceanography satellite mission with NASA participation that will continue a nearly quarter-century record of tracking global sea level rise, lifted off from Vandenberg Air Force Base in California Sunday at 10:42 a.m. PST (1:42 p.m. EST) aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.

by IBNS January 17, 2016